This item was still reported missing as of May 30, 2019. PRIESTLEY, Joseph. Heads of lectures on a course of experimental philosophy, particularly including chemistry, delivered at the New College in ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from October 2011
Missing: “Secret Journals of the Acts and Proceedings of Congress…” & “The Tryal of John Peter…”
By Susan BenneThese items were still reported missing as of June 1, 2019. The following items were delivered to an incorrect address and presumed lost or stolen: 1. Secret Journals of the Acts and Proceedings of Co... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
In 1998, a 13th century Greek Orthodox prayer book sold at auction at Christie's New York for $2 million. Why did it sell at such a high price? It's a palimpsest, an erased and overwritten document, a... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The ABAA is pleased to announce that member interviews can now be viewed on abaa.org. A few years ago, Michael Ginsberg embarked upon an archival journey for the ABAA. Recognizing the absence of membe... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from September 2011
The New York Public Library owes Donald Davis, proprietor of East Village Books on St. Marks Place, a debt of gratitude. Davis recently nabbed Andrew Hansen, a book thief who has repeatedly stolen fro... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America is delighted to announce the winners of the National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest! First Prize: Mitch Fraas, Duke University, Anglo-American L... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford has just undergone a $122 million renovation and is christening its new gallery with an exciting exhibition of the library's most precious holdings. Tr... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
In last Sunday's NY Times Book Review there was a short essay by Geoff Dyer about getting books signed. It is quite an enjoyable piece. Please click here to read. [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Title : THOUGHTS ON THE EDUCATION OF DAUGHTERS with reflections on female conduct, in the more important duties of life. Authors : WOLLSTONECRAFT, Mary Date of publication : 1787 Publisher : printed f... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
This item was still reported missing as of June 3, 2019. Title : De oratore Authors : CICERO, MARCUS TULLIUS Date of publication : 1485 Publisher : Andrea Torresani and Bartolomeo de Blavis, Venice De... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]